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What's the best row crop tractor?

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David Fickel

06-01-2004 05:44:41

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I think the best, most reliable big pulling row crop tractor is the International 1586. It has anything you need!

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G-MAN

06-01-2004 16:04:26

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Re: What's the best row crop tractor? in reply to David Fickel, 06-01-2004 05:44:41

Everything except closed-center hydraulics, big hitch lift capacity with lift-assist cylinders (I haven't seen a 1586 carry around a mounted 12-row planter), a powershift transmission, easily adjustable wheel spacing and decent controls. A Deere 4840 handily outshines a 1586 in almost every aspect, and that's coming from a guy that grew up around 86s and bled IH red for 23 years before seeing the light. The 86 was nothing more than a spruced-up 66 with a semi-decent cab. Good reliable tractors that sold well, but too little and too late to run with Deere. The 88s were slightly better (except for the atrocious serviceability of the front-mounted fan set-up - I just had the front cover and one sleeve and piston out of a 5288, so I know of which I speak), but once again, not good enough to compete with the Deere 50-series. This sort of thread is what's known as stirring the pot.

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Shane

06-01-2004 15:11:06

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Re: What's the best row crop tractor? in reply to David Fickel, 06-01-2004 05:44:41

I wouldn't call an 86 series IH reliable, forget about the T/A did ya? And if you want pulling power get yourself a Case 2390, same horse but it has torque out the wazoo! You really want some power get the 23's big sister the 2590. And these are reliable tractors. Heavy but they are strong tractors and have some rather nice sized cabs on them too.

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buickanddeere

06-01-2004 13:24:59

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Re: What's the best row crop tractor? in reply to David Fickel, 06-01-2004 05:44:41

Oh yeah, well "my Dad can beat up your Dad". Or "mine is bigger than yours".

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Brokenwrench

06-01-2004 13:19:56

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Re: What's the best row crop tractor? in reply to David Fickel, 06-01-2004 05:44:41

Yeah,if you don't mind the tin can cab,the t/a slipping,or the 6 speed trans that you may or may not get in gear,and the resale value of a '63 Studebaker,then it's one heck of a tractor!! He-He

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Gene Davis

06-02-2004 18:48:01

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Re: Re: What's the best row crop tractor? in reply to Brokenwrench, 06-01-2004 13:19:56

Last time I saw a price for a good '63 Studebaker, it was almost out of sight!

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Outsider

06-01-2004 11:59:58

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Re: What's the best row crop tractor? in reply to David Fickel, 06-01-2004 05:44:41

You forgot to ask whose father is the strongest and smartest. All rowcrop tractors were good.

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thurlow

06-01-2004 08:45:57

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Re: What's the best row crop tractor? in reply to David Fickel, 06-01-2004 05:44:41

Davie, does your Mommie know you're on the computer again????

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Old Time Farmer

06-01-2004 08:22:16

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Re: What's the best row crop tractor? in reply to David Fickel, 06-01-2004 05:44:41

This is sort of like asking who's the prettiest girl at the dance. Bound to get some strong opinions on that.

1586 is a good tractor, but I'd go with a JD 4840.

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Allan

06-01-2004 06:34:48

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Re: What's the best row crop tractor? in reply to David Fickel, 06-01-2004 05:44:41

David,

I've always liked the looks of those big horses. You're lucky to own one.

Allan

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evielboweviel

06-01-2004 06:26:23

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Re: What's the best row crop tractor? in reply to David Fickel, 06-01-2004 05:44:41

the best one is the one that starts everytime, runs strong and feels right to the operator for the size operation used on.

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big fred

06-01-2004 08:14:41

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Re: Re: What's the best row crop tractor? in reply to evielboweviel, 06-01-2004 06:26:23

And is paid for.

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Ron

06-01-2004 06:00:33

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Re: What's the best row crop tractor? in reply to David Fickel, 06-01-2004 05:44:41

The best row crop tractors ever made were Olivers. Many farmers here still farm with them, even though most are 30-40 years old. Most other brands, including IH, are sitting in fields rusting away.

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rustyfarmall

06-01-2004 06:36:00

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Re: Re: What's the best row crop tractor? in reply to Ron, 06-01-2004 06:00:33

Ron, it must be just where you live. In this part of the country, the IH tractors are predominant, including the Hs, Ms, up through the 966, 1066 etc. Just a little way to the north and east, you will see Olivers, because there was a very strong dealer in that area, he is still open for parts and repairs, so those old Olivers just keep on ticking. The other green tractors seem to be taking a back seat right now.

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